Posted on Jan 22, 2025

Pedestrian dies in collision with vehicle at County Road 1 in Gallup

GALLUP, NM - Police were dispatched to a fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in Gallup on Thursday night.

A press release stated that officers responded to the intersection of County Road 1 and West Highway 66 after the incident occurred shortly before 7:20 p.m.  The pedestrian was killed in the crash. 

Drivers were advised to use caution in the area as authorities were conducting their investigation.  Westbound traffic was redirected through a private lot, while eastbound traffic remained open.

No other details were released on what led to the accident.